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Donald Lee Schwanke
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Progress
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brenda Smith Mar 8. 1 Reply 3 Likes
Got my cowling, engine mounts, and fuel module today. This will keep me busy for a while and make some real progress.Continue
Bigger is Better
Started Dec 31, 2011 0 Replies 1 Like
For those like me that don't pay much attention to the details, there is a symbol below the photos on this site, when you click on that it blows the photo up to where you can really see it Try it,…Continue
New Photos of the Viking Powered RV12
Started this discussion. Last reply by Larry Vandegrift Oct 2, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Ron Russ shared some current photos of the only Viking powered RV12 existing! The photos should show up soon I hope.That three bladed prop really looks mean I think, can hardly wait until mine…Continue
RV Viking Phoroa
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jan Eggenfellner Aug 15, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Thanks Jan for the RV12 Viking photos! Sitting here trying to figure how I am going to put that stuff in there, these photos help - alot! About got all the stuff removed that has to go, working on…Continue
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Donald Lee Schwanke posted a blog postSkyview Installation
Donald Lee Schwanke replied to Ronald A. Russ's discussion Sun N Fun Forum on Viking Aircraft EngineDonald Lee Schwanke replied to Ronald A. Russ's discussion My notes from forum at Sun n FunDonald Lee Schwanke posted a blog postMy Skyview kit arrived today, now it is back to work for me.
Donald Lee Schwanke left a comment for Dick GossenDonald Lee Schwanke left a comment for Lloyd E. SwensonDonald Lee Schwanke replied to Ronald A. Russ's discussion Sun N Fun Forums-Viking Mods.Donald Lee Schwanke replied to David's discussion THE VIKING-SHIELD canopy skirtDonald Lee Schwanke replied to Ronald A. Russ's discussion Flying The RV12 Viking YesterdayDonald Lee Schwanke posted a blog postCG was a bit too much fwd, tail installation should bring it aft enough.
David commented on Donald Lee Schwanke's blog post Aircraft and spare engineDonald Lee Schwanke posted a blog postAircraft and spare engine
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Skyview Installation
Posted on April 22, 2012 at 8:21am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Converting my airframe to Skyview entails some changes and additions. Sure is looking good though!
My Skyview kit arrived today, now it is back to work for me.
Posted on April 11, 2012 at 3:27pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
My Skyview kit arrived today, now it is back to work for me.
Continue CG was a bit too much fwd, tail installation should bring it aft enough.
Posted on March 18, 2012 at 7:40am 0 Comments 0 Likes
CG was a bit too much fwd, tail installation should bring it aft enough.
Continue Aircraft and spare engine
Posted on March 16, 2012 at 7:17pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I had to take my project to an airshow tomorrow, so what better to pull it there than with my "spare" engine that I keep in my Honda Fit.
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 10:16am on November 18, 2011,
Allan J. Franowsky said… We have yet to order for the tail. This is essentially a EAA chapter 95 project that is expected to attract more of our members. Al
- At 7:24am on November 6, 2011,
Joe Mikus said…
- Thanks Don, I have been following your blog and VAF posts and am almost as anxious as you for your Viking engine to arrive. I am going to build E-AB and am still undecided between the Viking and the Jabaru. The Viking looks like a great choice and I am leaning that way because of the fuel injection and cost.
- At 1:10pm on October 6, 2011, BENEDITO ANGELO CARVALHO NETO said…
- Until now i had only one missing small part of the rudder hinge. I am located in Fortaleza northeast of Brazil.
- At 5:13pm on September 22, 2011, David said…
I am a sport pilot and own a sport hornet that is 2 years old (it was on the cover of the EAA sport mag a few years ago) - taking the Rotax, avionics, and a few other things off of it to use in the RV. The Rotax has 130 hours and is the 2000 tbo. You can go to http://www.rv12pilot.com/david/ to see that plane.
As I said in my post I am building as a EAB so I can use parts, makes it a very cost effective plane since I have the major cost covered.
Status Finish Epenage complete, started the wings and Fuselage comes first week in Nov with 3 weeks vacation plan on getting alot done before the end of the year.
Ordered at Oshkosh and well into it with some help from other RV friends. Scheduled paint for April and the Hornet comes apart in Dec.
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